Chapter 1828 - 514: Mutation in the Time-Space River—Did "Lu Changsheng" Leap Into the Time-Space River? (2)

What kind of terrifying ability is this?

It has already surpassed all divine skills, all treasures.

No wonder the Fourth Realm is said to be an invisible, inaudible existence.

"What about that enormous head in the Time-Space River just now?"

Lu Changsheng asked again.

"Those are beings of the Third Realm."

"The vast times and spaces include more than just our Great Universe. Various cosmos, various forms of cultivation, but no matter the cultivation system, if one cannot achieve the Fourth Realm and eternity, they will gradually sink into the Time-Space River."

"Why must we Third Realm beings pursue the Fourth Realm to achieve eternity? If one's lifespan is truly infinite, why pursue the Fourth Realm?"

"The reason is simple. Even for Third Realm dominators, as time goes by, for various reasons, they will gradually sink into the Time-Space River. The stronger the Third Realm, even if they sink into the Time-Space River, they can surface again to continue living."

"But if one does not reach the Fourth Realm, someday they will completely sink into the Time-Space River, and at that moment, it means death—"

Lu Changsheng's heart shook.

He understood.

He finally understood why even Third Realm dominators were motivated to pursue the Fourth Realm.

In his view, the Fourth Realm was simply illusory.

After all, nobody has ever seen the existence of the Fourth Realm.

Who can truly say for sure that the Fourth Realm exists?

Yet despite this, Third Realm dominators still tirelessly pursue it, and there must be a reason.

And the reason is here.

Even Third Realm dominators gradually decline in the Time-Space River.

"Are those trapped in the Time-Space River, actually souls?"

Lu Changsheng asked.

"Yes, indeed they are souls. Once a soul completely sinks into the Time-Space River, its body also ends silently, inexplicably, through spontaneous combustion."

"In the Great Universe, many Third Realm dominators have inexplicably succumbed to spontaneous combustion, which in reality is because their soul sank in the Time-Space River."

"The master of that enormous head just now, with an incredibly powerful aura and such a huge stature, must have been an outstanding figure in the Third Realm, probably the top presence in whichever cosmos."

"However, you need not fear, across the Time-Space River, no one knows which cosmos you're from. Even if they knew, crossing cosmos is very difficult. But encountering such powerful entities, their souls may drag you into the Time-Space River to prolong their own existence. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, encountering such mighty Third Realm beings, it's best to leave the Time-Space River promptly and not attempt contact."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He had already understood completely.

Until today, his soul was no longer incomplete, and once his soul was restored, he finally grasped the essence of cultivation.

The Time-Space River!

The essence of cultivation is to transcend the Time-Space River.

Only in transcending the Time-Space River can one achieve true great freedom and great liberation.

And the stronger the soul, the greater the hope to transcend the Time-Space River.

This is also why the soul is the fundamental of cultivation for all Third Realm dominators.

"Alright, it's not wise to linger too long in the Time-Space River. Go back..."

As the voice of Flying Dragon Master fell, Lu Changsheng felt his consciousness a blur.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng regained consciousness.

He was still sitting in the quiet chamber of the cave mansion.

Nobody around had changed, as if everything just now was merely an illusion.

But, was it truly an illusion?

"Ding."

Lu Changsheng's Communication Stone rang.

"Changsheng, the Time-Space River is not to be entered lightly, keep in mind! If you must enter, wait until your soul becomes stronger before entering..."

Lu Changsheng saw the message was from his mentor, Flying Dragon Master.

And it was just sent.

This indicated that the Time-Space River he previously saw, and everything that happened were real, not any illusions.

"It was all real..."

"The essence of cultivation is to transcend the Time-Space River."

"The soul is the essence of cultivation..."

Lu Changsheng murmured softly.

His eyes became increasingly bright.

In this moment, Lu Changsheng no longer felt any confusion.

Lu Changsheng immediately called up the attribute panel to check his own status.

Host: Lu Changsheng

Comprehension: top-level comprehension

Realm Master: First Realm

True Realm: 100% (one hundred forty-nine expansions)

Ordinary Soul: 0 (sinks upon contact with water, cannot survive for more than a second in the Time-Space River)

The "Soul" in the attribute panel had already changed.

Became "Ordinary Soul."

It was even annotated at the end.

Cannot survive more than a second in the Time-Space River.

In other words, if Lu Changsheng entered the Time-Space River, he would likely sink immediately.

Simply impossible to float like that enormous head, able to drift in the Time-Space River.

This only signifies one thing.

Lu Changsheng's soul is utterly fragile.

However, the matter of the soul isn't urgent.

But now it's Lu Changsheng's turn to guard the challenge.

Fifty years have passed, Lu Changsheng must also go to guard.

Thus, Lu Changsheng left the cave mansion.

"Changsheng, you have emerged."

Lin Qingluan was still outside the quiet chamber.

However, unusually, there was no sign of Fang Chuan.

"Where's Brother Fang?"

Lu Changsheng asked.

"Brother Fang went to handle your challenge matters. This time, someone challenged you, so you can't be exempted."

Lin Qingluan said.

"Someone challenged me?"

Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised, but also felt it was logical.